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You’ve been told about needing to increase your intake of calcium to fortify your bones and teeth. But do you know you need to get a daily dose of Vitamin D, too, to make sure that calcium is absorbed properly into your bloodstream? For years, most of us assumed we’d be fine if we drank a little milk and took a daily multivitamin. But recent studies report that regimen leads to a Vitamin D deficiency, and those deficiencies may well be causing numerous illnesses, including cancer.

Leptin: Ever heard of it?

Hundreds of faculty and staff, alumni, parents and friends gathered in Rhodes Stadium Oct. 21 for Rally Elon to celebrate surpassing the historic $100 million Ever Elon goal.

Thanks to the generosity of faculty, staff and other donors, Ever Elon: The Campaign for the Future of Our University has passed the $95 million mark toward the $100 million goal. This historic campaign, the largest in Elon’s history and the first to focus primarily on endowment building, has transformed student learning and facilities and added significant resources for faculty development.

Clyde Ellis’ interest in American Indian lore and culture can be traced to his childhood. But it wasn’t until his teenage years that he discovered his love for beadwork art, a passion he cultivates to this day.

For Ann Flaherty, director of Elon’s new leadership and professional development office, leadership is not confined to the boardroom, classroom or steering committee. It’s personal.